Accounts Payable Specialist

Accounts Payable Specialist

Department:                Accounting/Finance        

Business Unit:           Porter Corp

Location:                     Holland, MI

Reports To:                Accounting Supervisor-Ginger Walto

FLSA Status:              Non-Exempt

Compensation:          Hourly

Summary

The primary purpose of this position is to be responsible for managing all aspects of the Accounts Payable process, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance with company policies. The Accounts Payable Specialist will collaborate with internal teams and external vendors to streamline payment processes, resolve discrepancies, and contribute to the overall efficiency of the accounting department.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

1. Maintain Supplies records and related documents using accounting software.
2. Comparing packing slips, to invoices, to Purchase orders.
3. Analyzing invoice/expense reports and recording entries.
4. Verify vendor accounts by reconciling monthly statements.
5. Report sales taxes by calculating requirements on paid invoices.
6. Provide accurate and effective document preparation and records management relative to the AP function in accordance with records retention policies and procedures.
7. Protect organization’s value by keeping information confidential.
8. Provided needed information for annual audits.
9. Provide Corporate finance team with needed documentation.
10. EPICOR Improvements
11. Update job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities.
12. Perform other duties as assigned.

Competencies 

Analytical Decision-Making

Communication

Learning & Development

Planning & Organizing

Professionalism & Integrity

Risk-Taking/Creative Thinking

Teamwork & Relationship-Building

Results Orientation

Education and/or Experience

3 – 5 years’ experience

Travel

This position requires minimal to no travel.

Computer Skills

• Demonstrated proficiency with MS Excel, Word, One note
• Demonstrated proficiency using EPICOR ERP or similar systems.

Other Requirements

1. Knowledge of general accounting principles, regulatory standards, and compliance requirements
2. Strong mathematical skills
3. Proficiency in MS Office, including the ability to operate computerized accounting and spreadsheet programs.
4. High degree of accuracy, diligence, and confidentiality
5. Excellent data entry skills
6. Excellent analytical, problem solving and decision-making skills.
7. Effective verbal, listening and written communication skills.
8. Effective organizational, stress and time management skills

Other Skills

PlayCore is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veterans.